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Choco-cado smoothie “secret recipe club”

It is time for the the secret recipe club reveal again 🙂 If you are not familiar with this group, it is a monthly event in which bloggers from around the globe are divided into groups. Each blogger is secretly assigned a blog, your mission is to explore the blog, select a recipe, make it and then blog about it. All posts are published simultaneously on a selected reveal date. It is a fun way to think and cook outside the box, try things you wouldn’t try otherwise. Explore new blogs and meet new people.

This month I was assigned Anne’s Authentic simplicity blog. On her blog Anne shares great tips for home organisation and de-cluttering, staying on budget and women wellness. She also shares great recipes using whole wheat and spelt.I have bookmarked her Wheat free vegan oat muffins to try soon but for this month I chose to make her Choco-cado smoothie because things have been crazy busy here and any quick and easy breakfast is more than welcome. All you have to do is throw everything in the blender and breakfast is served! If only I could find a way for the blender to wash itself my morning would be perfect lol

All kidding aside this was quick, easy , refreshing, creamy and delicious (even my 4 year old son loved it) and the best part is that it is full of nutrients. This choco-cado smoothie checks all of boxes for a great breakfast when you are tight on time.

I stuck by Anne’s recipe except for using date puree for my sweetener, adding a teaspoon of vanilla and topping my smoothie with some chocolate shavings. The smoothie was creamy and filling and with the chocolate shavings on top it was the perfect way to start the day (because sometimes you need chocolate even before you step outside the door, have you ever had any of those days?). In case you are wondering, you can’t really taste the avocado, it makes the smoothie creamy and velvety but beyond that you can’t tell it is there. I might add some cinnamon and perhaps a pinch of cardamom next time and see how that turns out or maybe add a teaspoon of instant coffee and make the official wake up smoothie on crazy days 🙂

Choco-Cado smoothie (banana chocolate avocado smoothie)

Ingredients

1 banana

1/2 avocado

1/4 cup plain yogurt *

1 cup whole milk *

1 tablespoon date puree or honey or your choice of sweetener

1 teaspoon cocoa powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth and thick. Top with chocolate shavings, if you like

*Simply substitute non-dairy equivalents for a vegan and allergen-friendly version.

Oh my gosh, I love your mug! So cute! 🙂 That smoothie sounds really delicious. 🙂
Also, just wanted to let you know that I had your blog this month! I made your 15 minute dinner rolls and LOVED them…so tasty! 🙂 Thanks for sharing a great recipe. 🙂

Actually Sarvani there is no dominant flavor here, other than the chocolate. You can’t taste the avocado at all, it does indeed add creaminess and the banana adds body to the smoothie. The end flavor is a mild blend of everything with the chocolate being the strongest note

This is so interesting! Recently I found recipes that use chocolate and avocado to make a pudding. I’ve read that the avocado flavor is not pronounced at all, and in fact aids in the creaminess of the dish. This looks delicious, not to mention totally healthy and a great way to kick start the day!

I’ve used avocado and chocolate together and you’re absolutely bang on, it lends such an incredibly creamy texture, you would think it had whipped cream or butter in it. I know those days all too well. 😉

I love the way you sliced the bananas Sawsan! That’s so pretty and makes such a bright and happy garnish. I’m going to have to try these for the kids one of these mornings. It sounds like a great way for them to start the day. And you’re right…it doesn’t get any easier. 🙂

I use banana and avocado a lot in my baking. Banana is great because then I don’t have to add any extra sweetener and I am sure this would be sweet enough without the honey or date puree. I like the idea of the added dark chocolate curls on top. A girl needs a little decadence.

Every time I see a Secret Recipe club post, I’m tempted to join! You’ve discovered yet another lovely blog and I love this recipe. We make shakes almost daily and I’d love to have this one with the creamy avocado and the dates to sweeten! xx

So glad you loved this recipe! It’s my absolute favorite smoothie ever. I’ve just recently started experimenting with date paste as a sweetener, so I’m going to have to try that in this one – great idea!

Yum Sawsan. Love the idea of adding date puree as a sweetener. That mug was just made for a chocolate smoothie! Looks like he has been pigging out on avocado too as he is dribbling. Love your new look – a lovely celebration of Spring (while we head into Autumn).

Love that mug! I’ve heard of putting avocadoes in smoothies but it never sounded like it would work…however it can’t be bad if lots of people are trying it, right? I may have to step outside the box and just throw everything in a blender and try it.